a muscle that is acting as a synergist during a joint action may do which of the following? select all that apply.

a) modify the direction of the movement produced by the prime mover.
b) relax to give the prime mover complete control over the action.
c) contract together with the prime mover to produce more power.
d) stabilize a joint to restrict undesirable movements of a bone.


a) modify the direction of the movement produced by the prime mover
c) contract together with the prime mover to produce more power
d) stabilize a joint to restrict undesirable movements of a bone

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